South Audley Street, Mayfair, W1K

Property Summary

South Audley Street presents a singular freehold acquisition in the form of two Grade II listed Georgian buildings situated within London’s most coveted residential and commercial quarter. Mayfair’s enduring prestige as the capital’s foremost address for private residents, international hotel groups, world-class galleries and distinguished private members’ clubs requires little introduction. The property comprises nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across the pair, offered with vacant possession at a guide price reflecting a fifteen per cent reduction. As a freehold opportunity of this scale on one of Mayfair’s principal streets, the buildings represent a proposition of considerable rarity for a discerning purchaser with the ambition and vision to realise their full potential.

Key Features

• Freehold pair of Grade II listed Georgian buildings
• Nine bedrooms across the two properties
• Nine bathrooms
• Vacant possession offered
• South Audley Street, one of Mayfair’s most prominent addresses
• EPC Rating E across the buildings
• Council Tax Band H
• Fifteen per cent price reduction from previous asking price
• Located within London’s most exclusive residential and commercial district
• Proximity to world-class galleries, luxury retail and private members’ clubs

Design Comment

A pair of Grade II listed Georgian buildings on South Audley Street represents one of the most compelling design briefs available in central London. The scale of the accommodation — nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms across two interconnected or adjoining structures — affords extraordinary flexibility, whether the vision is for a single unified residence of grand proportions, a principal house with separate guest or staff quarters, or a combination of residential and private entertaining spaces. The heritage context of a Grade II listing demands sensitivity and expertise, but within that framework there is scope to create interiors of the highest international standard.

The Georgian architectural vocabulary — generous ceiling heights, well-proportioned reception rooms, classical fenestration and elegant staircase halls — provides a foundation that responds exceptionally well to considered contemporary intervention. A scheme that layers bespoke joinery, carefully sourced stone and metalwork, and integrated technology within the existing period envelope could yield results that honour the buildings’ heritage while delivering the comfort and discretion expected of a Mayfair residence at this level.

Given the EPC rating of E and the likelihood that the buildings have not undergone a comprehensive modern refurbishment, a thorough programme of works encompassing mechanical, electrical and structural upgrades should be anticipated. This is an opportunity for a purchaser prepared to invest significantly in the transformation of two historic buildings into a residence — or residences — of truly exceptional quality, guided by a design and construction team experienced in the demands of listed buildings in the Royal Borough.

Development Consultations

To assist potential buyers of this property to understand their full design and development options, Janine Stone & Co. is able to provide complimentary design concept and development consultations. It can be arranged for these consultations to take place at the property or in our London studio. Janine Stone & Co. will provide guidance on architecture, refurbishment and planning considerations, in addition to helping interested parties to develop their early design ideas into floor plans with estimated project costs and timelines for realisation.

Should a successful acquisition take place, we would be happy to take these initial concepts through to a full concept and subsequent planning, design and build phases.